hortera

Spanish

Etymology

Unknown. Maybe derived from huerto ("orchard"), because of the rudimentary nature of horticulturists and therefore meaning "out of date", "tasteless".

Adjective

hortera (plural horteras)

  1. tasteless, gaudy, tacky, cheesy
    Synonyms: (Mexico) naco, de mal gusto, cursi, vulgar

Noun

hortera f (plural horteras)

  1. a wooden pot

Noun

hortera m or f (plural horteras)

  1. a tasteless person
  2. (Madrid) assistant in a shop

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